Cont: The Trump Presidency VIII

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dudalb said:
His Daughter converted to Judaism to marry Kushner.So it's still the Jewish Son in Law to blame....
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Was that "she could have married Brady, but I got Jared instead" tweet/comment real?

I mean damn... some heads must have asploded. [emoji14]
 
Stacyhs said:
There is a program now where (Oregon state licensed liquor) is being sold in a separate section of grocery stores which certainly makes it much more convenient than having to go to another store.
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Here in the province of Ontario, liquor is only sold in stores owned and operated by the provincial government. These are called LCBO outlets, or colloquially, the liquor store. They also sell beer and wine, but are the only location to purchase hard liquor. There is another government granted monopoly called The Beer Store that retails and wholesales beer. The Beer Store is a private enterprise.

Only recently (a couple of years now) have you been able to purchase beer and wine at certain grocery stores, but not hard liquor. Beer, wine and liquor are still kept out of our corner stores and gas stations.

The only seeming exception to the above rule is that in some very tiny rural towns you may find beer, wine and hard liquor in a corner store, but these are called LCBO agencies. They have LCBO branding very prominent. They have to follow the exact same rules around pricing and hours of operation. They are there for convenience only.
 
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dmaker said:
Here in the province of Ontario, liquor is only sold in stores owned and operated by the provincial government. These are called LCBO outlets, or colloquially, the liquor store. They also sell beer and wine, but are the only location to purchase hard liquor. There is another government granted monopoly called The Beer Store that retails and wholesales beer. The Beer Store is a private enterprise.

Only recently (a couple of years now) have you been able to purchase beer and wine at certain grocery stores, but not hard liquor. Beer, wine and liquor are still kept out of our corner stores and gas stations.

The only seeming exception to the above rule is that in some very tiny rural towns you may find beer, wine and hard liquor in a corner store, but these are called LCBO agencies. They have LCBO branding very prominent. They have to follow the exact same rules around pricing and hours of operation. They are there for convenience only.
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All the grocery stores here (Oregon) sell wine and beer.
 
dudalb said:
The Qanon Trump supporters seem to be pretty much the younger Trump Supporters...the Angry Young White Man crowd, who are trying to make bigotry "hip" and "cool".
Sort of the Skinheads 2.0
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Which is why it's so important to draw a link between MAGA hats and other merchandise and the symbols of the White Supremacy movement. Being associated with such movements is unappealing to lesser of two evil voters.
 
Jim_MDP said:
We're a bit OT (don't care [emoji14] ) so...

Yeah, the "blue laws" etc vary so widely among the different states it's hard to keep track (and JD being made in a "dry" county is just funny AF). Saw most versions as I traveled and here in Oregon it's the State Licensed stores only for hard liquor. Sadly they're rare, thanks to it being a highly politicized ("who you know"), and very profitable racket and the fact that the word "temperance" is actually in the Control Board's literature (ok... that's more just aggravating, I mean... really guys?).

But as a Cali native I've often joked to others... despite booze in every major grocery store, you can't swing a cat in CA without hitting a bottle shop (aka Liquor Store). :D
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Somewhat amusing aside regarding the highlighted: In Portland, there are already nearly twice as many marijuana stores as there are liquor stores. Overall, it's probably a good thing. :)
 
Babbylonian said:
Somewhat amusing aside regarding the highlighted: In Portland, there are already nearly twice as many marijuana stores as there are liquor stores. Overall, it's probably a good thing. :)
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Oh man... we're awash in them here in Coos/N. Bend.
The main drag, for much of the rural coast here is Hwy 101.
I went driveabout over to the east side of town last week and spotted a small "dispensary" called "High Way 101"... logo complete with the state hwy shield design. Well played guys, well played. [emoji14]
 
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Craig4 said:
Which is why it's so important to draw a link between MAGA hats and other merchandise and the symbols of the White Supremacy movement. Being associated with such movements is unappealing to lesser of two evil voters.
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Though the Angry Young White Man Trump supporters do seem to have their own symbols and gear if you look at their photos. You don't see many MAGA caps there.
Not that I disagree with you, the basic bigotry of the Trump supporters needs to be publicized,I just think that not all Trump supporters wear MAGA hats,and we need to be aware they might well adapt a different approach if the feel the MAGA junk is not working. If they think younger voters are sort of laughing at the MAGA caps, try another approach.
 
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Stacyhs said:
He needs the mindless adulation of his base in their stupid MAGA hats and 2 sizes too small Walmart sleeveless T-shirts. I look at those rallies and wonder if most of their last names are McCoy and Hatfield.
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Don't you mean Jukes and Kallikacks?
 
dudalb said:
SOmebody is going to get killed,period.
More and more I am convinced there is no peaceful way out of this. It is going to come to a test of force someday. Which is why I keep on saying that "progressives" should reconsider their opposition to gun ownership...
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You're perpetuating one of the conservatives' favorite falsehoods. "They wanna take away our guns!!!"

"Gun control" is not the same thing as "opposition to gun ownership". Many "progressives" own guns.
 
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Craig4 said:
Three years ago, could anyone imagine a meeting of Japan, Canada, Mexico, and the EU about anything and the US not being there? All our most important allies are meeting to figure out how to deal with a problem of our creation. The fact that this meeting is happening is a failure on the part of Trump.
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Ah but that is a democrat view of allies, those countries are the allies of the democratic party, the republicans chief ally is Russia after all.
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The Republicans want us to start buying Russian cars?
 
I see that Trump told Rush he operates mainly on "instinct".
Yeah, let throw out logic and through in favor of "gut feelings";that always works out well....
 
How do you get into a Drump rally? Stand in line? Buy a ticket? Pass inspection? Why aren't his crowds peppered with protesters?

Well, maybe protesters in solid groups, biggest guys on the outside.

I grew up among rural proletarians. I know My People and their response to ideas.
 
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